Final PresentationChristina Schultz

Let Me Introduce Myself

My name is Christina Schultz, I am 18 years old and I am currently a senior.

I am adopted and have lived with 5 different families.

I’ve lived in multiple states across the country, and am now back to my roots, I was born close by in Knoxville, TN.

Reflection of My Learning

Elementary school came very easily to me, especially the math

In middle school I began to branch out and try new things such as theatre and competitive teams

By high school I had received many academic awards and achievements.

Important Documents Explained

It is important for us to have our letters, resumes, and transcripts now so that we have them to use in our future.

Our transcripts will be used from now until the time that we graduate college to help colleges and/or employers see our work ethic and intellectual capabilities.

College Research

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. Tampa, FL population: 335,709 Average entry GPA: 3.2 Students are encouraged to participate

in extracurricular activities.

Career Research

I researched marine biology as my career› Marine biologists have to be very open to

change, because they travel and spend a large amount of time in the field.

› In order to be successful, I would need to complete many classes in chemistry and biology.

› I would also need to have the ability to give up my time to work 18-24 hour days.

Financial Projections

Three things I learned from future budgeting:› You have to save money to have it when

you need it.› It’s good to put away money for

emergencies.› You need to watch your spending to have

money for the important things.

Letters of Recommendation

My letters of recommendation were from Ms. Goan and Mr. Haliburton.

I plan to use these to add to the resume I will use to apply for future jobs and colleges.

Soft Skills Activities

Communication:› Positive communication is important in a career.› An employee needs to know how to speak to

their employers. Enthusiasm/Attitude:

› Your attitude affects the people you work with.› A positive attitude makes you more desirable.

Teamwork:› Its important to know how to work in a group

setting.› You should be able to work well with others.

Soft Skills Activities Cont.

Networking:› The people you meet can help you further your

career.› Connections help when job hunting.

Problem-Solving:› The ability to solve problems is helpful in any

career.› Critical thinking is an important quality.

Professionalism:› The way you present yourself can be the decision

maker for employers.› “Dress for success” applies when job hunting.

My Strengths/My Weaknesses

Strengths Weaknesses

I am very determined, when I need to get something done, I work at it until it’s complete.

I am ADD, so I have a tendency to get distracted easily.

I have a mind full of creativity. I’m always coming up with new ways to do things.

I get stuck on one task until I complete it.

I work and do things to the best of my abilities.

I like to do things in order, I hate to skip around.

How Do I Evaluate Success?

Professional Success:› Defined by soft skills.› Achieved by completing goals based on your

profession.› Means making the right choices to get to

where you want to be in your career. Personal Success:

› You must make goals to work towards.› It all depends on the person, just because you

can doesn’t mean you will.› To rise, you must fall and get back up again.

What Are My Goals for the Future?

Five of my future goals:› To complete college with a 3.8 GPA or

higher.› To take a Broad Reach program to the

Caribbean Islands.› To get a job in an aquarium or a marine

research facility.› To move to Florida, and finish my masters

degree.› Adopt my first child and buy my first house

after graduation.

Professionalism Essay

What are three qualities that would be most beneficial in marine biology?› People skills: Marine biologist deal with

people all over the world.› Generosity: One must be very generous

with their time.› Problem-solving skills: A person must be

able to solve problems while in the field.